why don't main dealers change the air and pollen filters on a service?

The Importance of Regularly Changing Your Car's Air and Pollen Filters
Maintaining a vehicle's performance and ensuring a comfortable driving experience involves more than just routine oil changes. Often overlooked, the air and pollen filters play a crucial role in your car's overall health and the comfort of its occupants. Regularly changing these filters is essential for several compelling reasons:

1. Engine Performance and Longevity
The engine air filter is responsible for preventing dust, dirt, and other airborne particles from entering the engine. Over time, these filters become clogged with debris, restricting airflow and causing the engine to work harder. This can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, reduced power, and increased wear and tear on engine components. By regularly replacing the air filter, you ensure that the engine receives a clean, unobstructed flow of air, which is vital for optimal combustion, performance, and longevity.

2. Improved Fuel Efficiency
A clogged air filter can negatively impact fuel efficiency. When the engine doesn’t get enough air, it compensates by burning more fuel to maintain the desired level of power. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 10%. In today’s context of rising fuel prices, this translates to significant savings over time.

3. Enhanced Cabin Air Quality
The pollen filter, also known as the cabin air filter, plays a key role in maintaining the air quality inside your vehicle. It traps dust, pollen, mold spores, and other airborne contaminants before they enter the cabin. Over time, this filter can become saturated with these particles, reducing its effectiveness. Regularly changing the pollen filter ensures that the air inside your car remains clean and free from allergens, which is especially important for passengers with respiratory issues or allergies.

4. Comfort and Health of Occupants
A fresh pollen filter not only improves air quality but also enhances the overall comfort of your car's interior. It ensures that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system operates efficiently, providing a steady flow of clean air. This is particularly crucial during peak allergy seasons or in areas with high pollution levels. Clean air contributes to a more pleasant driving experience and promotes the health and well-being of all passengers.

5. Preventing Unpleasant Odors
Dirty or clogged pollen filters can become breeding grounds for bacteria and mold, leading to unpleasant odors circulating through the vehicle’s ventilation system. Regular replacement of these filters helps prevent the buildup of such contaminants, ensuring that the air inside the car smells fresh and clean.

Conclusion
In conclusion, regularly changing your car's air and pollen filters is a simple yet vital aspect of vehicle maintenance. It enhances engine performance, improves fuel efficiency, ensures high-quality air inside the cabin, and contributes to the comfort and health of the occupants. By adhering to the manufacturer’s recommended replacement intervals, you can prolong the life of your vehicle and enjoy a more pleasant driving experience. Don't overlook these small components – their impact on your car's performance and your well-being is substantial.

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[patthewoodboy]

a friend of mine took his car to a maindealer for a full service ... I said to him "they havent greased the door hinges" ..its part of the service

[gman]

It’s appalling the main dealership charge a small fortune for servicing the customers cars and yet the basics like pollen and air filters are not changed. It’s disgusting

[christanner]

It seems quite common to leave the Pollen and air filters two to three years nowadays. Mine and my wife's Mazdas and daughters last two Audi's have been the same when serviced by the main agents to the manufacturers specs. Out of warranty I do my own services and change the lot annually.

[nordic]

You go on about main dealers and another one is automatic gearboxes that are not down for auto transmission fluid changes because they are ‘sealed for life’ along with filters being long life, it’s all about being fooled, all vehicles need regular maintenance , period no exceptions in my book.

[craigdaly]

Agree! And they don’t cost much at all! I’ve had a couple of cars where I’ve just changed them myself and pretty much just AFTER a service.

[Dave_at_Southport]

So very true and as craig says they don't really cost that much especially for a trade Garage! 🚗

[MrCreamlover]

We change the air and pollen filter every year.

[robgeddes]

I WORK FOR A VAG SPECIALIST: POLLEN FILTER SHOULD BE REPLACED EVERY 24 MONTHS REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. SADLY THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION IS MOST AIR FILTERS ARE NOW AT 60K AND HAVE NO RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL. WE ALWAYS DO OIL, AIR, FUEL AND POLLEN EVERY FULL SERVICE.
BIZARRELY BRAKE FLUID IS ANOTHER ITEM OFTEN OVERLOOKED. SHOULD BE DONE EVERY 2 YEARS DUE TO ITS HYGROSCOPIC NATURE.

[gaz]

I change my own pollen filter every 2 to 3 years
Before I fit the new one i use the vacuum cleaner to clean out the area where the pollen filter fits in.
With the air filter I fit a k&n performance platform filter and clean or change it every 3 years.
You can change the k&n filter later than a standard paper one due to better materials and filtration.
Oil & filter change every year with mobil 1 fully synthetic oil.
If you want something doing right do it yourself.
Been servicing my own cars for 35 years and it ain't rocket science to service your car yourself.
Get learning folks.

[MrCreamlover]

Main dealers charge fortunes for servicing but the mechanic gets 1 hr to do the job so they skip alot of things they rip you off

[timfallowfield-cooper]

I always change air and pollen filters annually on my customers cars regardless of mileage as they are affected by damp and bacteria forms creating smell especially on pollen filters, I have recently serviced a four year old alfa and air and pollen filters had never be changed ( date stamp being the clue) . Original owner had probably be paying a fortune for services!

[cortina]

How do Ford let the Dealership get away with it.

[Salman-scgr]

They particularly avoid transmission fluid change.

[tx]

I used to change on my Lexus is250 every 6 months as. Were v cheap took 10 mins to change

[stephenoliver]

This is why I can do it myself do not trust dealerships would have for main service over one k to do

[Chris-fsy]

Why don’t you name the dealers?

I suspect main dealers don’t change fuel filters too.

[stephenoliver]

Dealer ship scrimping to make money out of customer

[MrCreamlover]

Audi don't even take your wheels of the car